Shock absorber



Feb. 1o, 1931.

P. P. CUNNINGHAM sHocK- ABsoRBER original Filed Aug. 6. 19.2.8v

Patented Feb. 10, 1231 I Y l l y UNITED STAT-Es PATENT .f @Ft-ICE. Y PA'rnIeK 1. QUNNINGHAM, or Pnoy, AH H v i c I SHOCK niasonisnn L Application mee Augusteiezs, semi No. aezeee. Renewed :December 'if, 1`e3o f This invention relates to the broad class 18 which-is connected withan elongated block of shock absorbersof the type used upon autolike member 19 exending between theU-bolts mobiles and in association with suspension andthe contacts at they under side' of the springs. spring.

5 The invention has moreparticular refer- The: structure embodiesa pair ofthe brack- 5 5 ence to an auxiliary appliance which is diets 9 and connecting bolts. When the device rectly associated witha Senn-elliptical leaf is in place it occupies theiposition on ,the spring and the purpose of the invention is to spring shown inFigure 1;; cooperate with said leaf spring to render lit For the eye beam type of axle usuallyemic more steady in action and to overcomev the ployed at the frontl provideja connecting 60.

well known rebound to which it is frequently block ofthe type represented-at 19a in Figure subjected. et. v This is in the form of Van elongated body My principal' aim and object is to provide wherein the spring 2O is fastened thereto by'a I a structure of this character which is efficient short connection spoke 21. Y

in performance, dependable and positive in The block is provided with upstanding lugs QQ, action and capable of V fulfilling tlie require- 22 carrying retaining bolts 23. Itis obvious* ments of an invention of this cla-ss` in a sucthata shock absorber of this type cooperatesv cessful and desirable manner. intimately with' the'niain frame in permit- In the drawings ting it to function properly while'yet prevent- '20 Figure 1 is an elevational view of the semiing undesirable and violent rebound with mi elliptical front vehicle spring equipped with which it is frequently subjected.

a shock absorber constructed in accordance The Simplicity ofthe invention is Such n0W with the present invention, ever, as to make it unnecessary to render a Figure 2 is a detail View of one of the coiled more detailed degcriptgn, fj v 25 springs constituting an important factor O f YMinor vchanges in the shape, size and reml? the shock absorber, rangement coming within the field of inven- Figure 3 is a perspective lvieW of a connect- .tion claimed may be resorted to if desired.

ing block, Having thus described my invention, what Figure 4 is a View in section andelevation -I Claiml as new is g' 39 0f a different type 0f COllnecting block. i lv. AV shock absorber comprising in combi- @9 c 40 the curl and provide upstanding ears 11 de- Refell'ing DQW t0 the dra/Wings by reference nation, t leaf Spring having eyes 011 its Oppo;

y numerals it will be observed that the refersite ends, coil spring positioned against the ence character deslgnates generally 2m under side of said spring and spaced from the ordinary semi-elliptical rear spring fastened Opposite ends thereof, bolts Connectingthe 35 t0 th? real' 3X1@ 6 by Way 0f UfbOltS 7; inner ends of said spring, a connecting block AS 1S u sul the upper leafof therp'mg t" coupling said bolts together, brackets mountl Inmates n.1 curls O' eye? 81 ssolated Wlth ed on the opposite ends ofthe spring andcomeach curl is a bracket 9 in t ie orm of a metal prsng body portions terminating at their 0' ns ruct a a hookV t rnbra Castmb CO t ed s 10 o e ce upper ends in hook portions for embracing V90 thes rin e e d b d rti bein furendin on o osite sides of the leaf s rin P g. y S?sa.1 o y p0 .ons g f 5nd cargryingzilietaining cross bolt 12. p g ther prqvided Wlth upstandmg perforated This casting is made to accommodate a bolt ears posltlonred inwardly (if the hooks and. 13 fastened to an eye equipped shank 14: caradapted t0 emblace the Sprmg thefebtwefma l5 ried by a cylindrical block like core 15 which "bolts mounted msad eats Rnd @Xteldmg is inturn fitted into one end of a coiled spring tIEUISVE'I'SL'Y aCfOSS the Splng 1n superpose@ l@ relation thereto Vfor securing the brackets There is a spindle or brushing 17 fitted inthereon, and anchoring bolts connecting the to the opposite end of the spring and is genouter ends of the coil spring with the o erally screw threaded to accommodate a bolt brackets.

2. A shock absorber comprising in combination, a leaf spring having eyes on its opposite ends, ycoil springs positioned against the under side of saidspring and spaced from the Y 5 opposite Vends thereof, bolts connected tothe inner end of said spring, a connecting block slidably engaged against the underside of the spring and constituting means for coupling the bolts together, brackets mounted on the opposite ends of the spring andcomprising body portions terminating at their Vupper ends' in hooks for embracing the spring eyes, said; body portion being further provided, inwardly of the hook portion, with upstanding per- .A forated ears adapted to embrace, the rlealv spring therebetween, bolts. mounted in said ears and extending-transversely across the spring in superposed relation thereto for se- Y curing the brackets thereon, and anchoring bolts connecting the outer ends of the `coil springs Withthe brackets. Y, 1 In testimony Whereofl aiiX my signature.

PATRICK l?. CUNNINGHAM. 

